In this episode of La Verdad Duele Podcast, we want thank you for listening, sharing, and commenting. We do what we do because of you. Happy 6 months of the La Verdad Duele Podcast. We look forward to the next six months.

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In this episode of La Verdad Duele Podcast, I recorded a brief 5 keys to being insane during covid-19. Here are the keys. 

1. Limit the amount of information you consume: Cut out noise, your psyche needs a couple of hours to rest. No news past 8:00 PM or two hours before your bedtime.
2. Routine – stick to a regular routine even at home: Its dangerous working at home because people tend to not schedule breaks. So do this, please schedule a break every 2 hours. ) at least 10 minutes away from your work:. Breaks make you be productive and efficient at work. Routine is part of self-care.
3. Set goals for the day – written goals are better goals (eg. Goals for graduate school etc). Part of key 3 is being accountable for Serotonin, oxytocin, and dopamine. Serotonin is produced by exercise (your brain). Even 10 minutes makes a difference. Stretches, yoga, walks etc. Oxytocin is love drug. This is produced by being intimate with someone (eg. Hugging, kissing, squeezing, or being intimate). Dopamine is burst of euphoria by laughing and being grateful to people.
4. Anxiety: people become stressed or anxiety is caused by what ifs, would have, could have, should have. This triggers the amygdala by sweating, and going into fight or flight mode with fear, worrying etc. How do you turn off the amygdala? By breathing exercises. Also listening to Bilateral Sound therapy.
5. Making choices: Make choices today become a better person tomorrow.

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In this episode of La Verdad Duele Podcast, my guest Allan Ambe discussed his journey from Cameroon to South Korea and living in South Korea as a Black African. 

- Allan shared his first impression of South Korea

- The Korean cultural shock, learning the language, and getting use to eating Korean food

- His educational pursuits and post education plans

- Being a black Fashion Model in South Korea

- Experiences with racial issues in South Korea

- His first impression of visiting New York City for the first time

- Schools being diversely separated 

- Words of wisdom on someone interested in studying in South Korea

- Being a festival DJ in South Korea

- Working as a Web Developer and plans for the future. 

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In this episode of La Verdad Duele Podcast, our guest Hunner Rezek discussed being a first time home buyer at age 22 and her passion as an Interior Designer. She also gave words of wisdom about life, tips and tricks on how to stay motivated about a project. 

Resources discussed

Dave Ramsey: https://www.daveramsey.com/

USDA Loan: https://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do

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In this episode of La Verdad Duele Podcast, I recorded a brief Bruh that makes no sense moment. A list of things that I have heard people say or do that makes no sense to me. Short, concise, and to the point. Enjoy!

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In this episode of La Verdad Duele Podcast, I invited two of my mentees both students at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to talk to us about surviving college, the transition from home to on-campus life, seeking a mentor, and when to ask for help.

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Nafisa's IG: @mufasa1434

Tanya's IG: @tanya_njoroge

In this episode of La Verdad Duele Podcast, my nephew Hakim Musa, a student at University of Delaware and young creative got personal in part 2 where we talked about family upbringing, personal growth and more.

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In this episode of La Verdad Duele Podcast, my nephew Hakim Musa, a student at University of Delaware and young creative who visited the studio to discuss his goals and ambition. Very intriguing conversation with a young creative.

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In this episode of La Verdad Duele Podcast, our guest Rachael Priore, a high school special education social studies teacher in Virginia and a lifestyle blogger for adults that focuses on teaching and learning, finance, and work-life balance discussed with the host about how the student loan forgiveness program works and provided words of wisdom for aspiring teachers.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) is a federal program that is catered to Government organizations at any level (U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal) as well as Not-for-profit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and people who are Serving as a full-time AmeriCorps or Peace Corps volunteers.

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In this episode of La Verdad Duele Podcast, our guest Carmen Mojica, a Certified Professional Midwife discussed with the host the conversations that should take place before one decides to become a parent such as establishing relationships with mental health professionals, financial stability, intentional research, building a support system, and the impact of inter-generational traumas within family structure. The conversation covers the differences between a gynecologist, ob-gyn, obstetricians, and midwifery. Ms. Mojica also talks about giving birth at a birth center, hospital, or at home which of these fits once respective scenarios. Take a listen and share.

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Book Resources:

"the complete book of pregnancy and childbirth" by Sheila Kitzinger

"Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition" by Lily Nichols